4 characters Idiom and proverb 14 606

Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「風行雷厲」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「風行雷厲」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Describes the swift and fierce momentum. Later it is often used to describe the swift and strict enforcement of government laws and regulations.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fēng háng léi lì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fung1 haang4 leui4 lai6

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.